Conference Committee
Disaster Response (ERT)
Ministries of Faith in Action
Providing a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster.
When natural disasters occur, the Desert Southwest Conference Disaster Response Team is ready to respond. Trained and equipped, teams deploy into the affected areas to tarp roofs, muck out flooded homes, and remove debris making homes safe and secure for the survivors.
Our primary mission is “to provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster.” (UMCOR) To accomplish this mission, we receive training in disaster relief and deepen our commitment to serving others in need.
Not all have the capacity to deploy, however, teams need persons who hold them and the survivors in prayer. Others are needed to fund the purchase of supplies used by the team, the maintenance of the response trailer, and the expenses for the deployment. To donate, please follow this link: https://dscumc.org/secure/dsc-early-response-team-ert-donation.
Team leaders must be ERT trained first.
News & Events
Contact
Rev. George Cushman
Conference Disaster Response Coordinator
Billie Fidlin
Director of Justice & Outreach Ministries
Rev. Tom Mattick
ERT Trainer
Call Tom
Polly Turner
ERT Trainer
Call Polly
Call the Desert Southwest Conference
Disaster Response Archives
Contact Disaster Response
Resources
ERT Guidance for COVID
Short Description
Brotherhood Mutual
Advice about COVID-19
Advance #982450
International Disaster Response
Advance #901670
USA Disaster Response
Disaster Response Invitation Video Download
Share this video at your church to promote ERT participation and training.
Become an ERT
3-copy handout about the process.
Flood Buckets Change
Contact Tom Mattick to learn where to send your buckets.
Flood or Clean Up Buckets
Contact Tom Mattick to learn where to send your buckets.
Clean up Bucket Supplies
Select to view and download the list and contact Tom Mattick about delivery.
Making a Flood Bucket Kit
Contact Tom Mattick to learn where to send your buckets.